Following a visit to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Louisiana, Representative Ayanna Pressley has raised concerns about potential civil rights violations under a future administration led by Donald Trump. Pressley, a member of the progressive 'Squad' in Congress, suggested that Trump might take punitive actions against individuals 'for practicing diversity.'
Pressley and other Democratic lawmakers visited the facility to meet with college students currently detained. The lawmakers aimed to assess the conditions of the detention center and advocate for the students' release. Their visit comes amid ongoing debates about immigration policy and enforcement practices in the United States.
'The ability to celebrate and practice diversity should not be grounds for imprisonment,' Pressley stated during a press conference following the visit. She emphasized the importance of protecting civil liberties and ensuring fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of their background or immigration status. Other Democrats echoed Pressley's concerns, calling for greater transparency and accountability in immigration enforcement.
Rep. Pressley: Trump Could Jail People 'For Practicing Diversity'
Following a visit to an ICE detention center in Louisiana, Representative Ayanna Pressley voiced concerns about potential overreach under a future Trump administration. Pressley suggested that the former president might target individuals for promoting diversity. She and other Democrats met with college students detained at the facility. The visit aimed to assess conditions and advocate for the students' release.